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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Gratz College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Melrose Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 377 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | gratz.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $18,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 0% |
Admission |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Gratz College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Not applicable | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Gratz College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 377 students)
WestConn vs. Gratz College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Gratz College?
- Gratz College is 190.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($18,792.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at WestConn than Gratz College ($19,358.00 vs. $18,792.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gratz College are 24.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,700 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Gratz College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Gratz College ($9,057 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Gratz College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gratz College or WestConn .
WestConn vs. Gratz College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Gratz College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gratz College and WestConn.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/